NAIFA is reimagining its flagship event for 2026 with the launch of Protectors Vegas, a bold new experience created in partnership with Connectiv, the live-event studio known for producing InsureTech Connect, Medicarians, and other powerhouse industry gatherings. The event will take place November 9–11, 2026, at The Venetian in Las Vegas, bringing together top minds in insurance, financial advising, and annuities for an immersive, high-energy conference unlike anything the profession has seen. See coverage in InsuranceNewsNet and watch the video.
“Protectors represents our shared belief that this is a defining moment for life and annuity professionals,” said Jay Weintraub, Founder & CEO of Connectiv. “When the right people are together, ideas accelerate and possibilities expand. Through our partnership with NAIFA, we are creating not just an event but a platform whose ultimate goal is to help Americans live life on their own terms — with security and confidence.”
Protectors Vegas will replace NAIFA’s prior APEX model with a new format designed to amplify energy, collaboration, and innovation. The experience will feature dynamic keynotes, interactive learning, and a vibrant marketplace designed to spark conversation and connection among financial professionals, carriers, distributors, and industry partners.
“Our members are financial professionals dedicated to helping families plan and protect their futures,” said Kevin Mayeux, CEO of NAIFA. “Joining forces with Connectiv — whose team has a proven track record of building vibrant, high-impact live experiences — ensures that Protectors Vegas will become a catalyst for professional growth and industry transformation.”
For 135 years, NAIFA has served as the leading association of insurance and financial professionals in the United States, empowering advisors through advocacy, education, and professional development. NAIFA also offers the Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) program, governed by the NAIFA Certification Commission, and the Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) designation, both benchmarks of professionalism and ethics in the field.
Protectors Vegas 2026 will embody that same spirit of excellence and advancement — celebrating those who safeguard the financial well-being of American families and businesses. It’s not just a conference; it’s a movement that will define the next era of the profession.